Emeryville is a small city, 1.9 square miles, right at the foot of the BayBridge. What was once a bunch of rail road shipping yards and warehouses is now a major shopping, living, and work environment. With a colorful past of gambling houses and bordellos, Emeryville now supports a wide range of commerce with many innovative companies locating their offices in modern hip buildings. Because of its˙ size much of the housing stock is condo, townhouse, and loft style although there is a small section of older homes as well. Convenient to San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland, Emeryville is ideally located. There is no city transfer tax in Emeryville when you buy or sell property, unlike the neighbors to the North and South. This is an ideal place for a young buyer looking for a cool loft or someone wanting to be close to work and things to do.